Analytical methods in Statistics New Zealand encompass a range of tasks and methodologies.

The majority of Statistics New Zealand's outputs consists of tables and graphs. Analytical methods require that those tables and graphs meet the analytical needs of users and to that end Statistics New Zealand has developed protocols for their production and presentation.

Statistics New Zealand is obligated to provide outputs that do not compromise the confidentiality of respondent data, and analytical methods include confidentiality techniques used for this purpose.

Statistical analysis includes:

Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA), an important part of any preliminary analysis of data.